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Old 11-25-2018, 12:34 AM
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Hey guys anyone have any tips in removing a black acrylic back from the back of my aquarium. I am going nuts trying to remove this. I sure someone on he has removed one of the Concept Aquarium backs befor. I am ready to take a hammer to it
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Old 11-25-2018, 01:41 AM
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If it’s welded on I’m afraid you’re probably out of luck unless you want to sand it off
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Old 11-25-2018, 01:54 AM
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Rich just did it. Give him a call.
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Old 11-25-2018, 02:05 AM
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could try heating it
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Old 11-25-2018, 03:32 AM
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How do you think it's attached right now?

Is it glued? Or is it just pressure fit
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Old 12-21-2018, 06:50 AM
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it should be just siliconed on.try some isotopic alcohol,while prying with a sharp chistle
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